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Old 03-15-2018, 01:19 PM   #10
Rich Z
The problem with something of that nature is that the bamboo shoots grow so quickly that new, untreated, areas of the shoot would be quickly exposed, which would mean I would have to be out there in the grove at least every other day to re-apply the repellent. Spraying the shoots was bad enough, but I fear having to brush something on would be extremely labor intensive. The squirrels seem to prefer the actual tips of the bamboo shoots, but are not at all opposed to chewing in through the sides as well. Which, of course, will normally kill the shoot. I've seen them leap over from a nearby pine tree to get at the tip of a shoot 20+ ft tall and 5 inches in diameter, chew on it, and have that shoot die back as a result.

Truth be known, as is the case in most instances of a problem, eliminating the actual causative agent is usually the best solution.

Which reminds me, I want to put out the hunting blind today.